Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau La Nerthe
Label Name:
 
Chateauneuf du Pape
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Southern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache 39%, Mourvèdre 33%, Syrah 25%, Cinsault 2% (others 1%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Wine Enthusiast 93; Wine Spectator 92; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90; Vinous ~90

Tasting Note
Rich dark cherry, blackberry and plum with Provençal garrigue, black pepper, leather, cocoa and savory spice; velvety texture, polished tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, game, beef stew, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), spicy Sichuan beef, rich Indonesian rendang.

Production Method
Hand-harvested estate fruit; parcel vinification with gentle extraction; aged ~12 months in French oak casks and barrels; bottled after blending.

Vineyard Info
One of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape (records from 1560). Owned by the Richard family since 1985; ~92 ha, certified organic since 1998.